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Cargo drone joins the Chinese military in training exercise
Early this month, the Xining Joint Logistic Support Center undertook a training exercise that saw a brand-new cargo drone join in on the action.
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AVSS Launches Parachute Recovery System for New DJI Matrice 4 Series
Canadian aerospace company Aerial Vehicle Safety Solutions (AVSS) has unveiled its latest safety innovation – the PRS-M4S parachute recovery system, designed specifically for DJI’s newly announced Matrice 4 Series enterprise drones. The system enables commercial operators to legally conduct flights over people while meeting stringent international safety standards. Comprehensive Safety Integration
New Jersey
New Jersey Drone Privacy Case Highlights Regulatory Gaps in Residential Areas
A civil lawsuit filed in Burlington County, New Jersey, has brought attention to the growing challenges of regulating drone operations in residential areas. The case, which stems from a December 2021 incident in Mount Laurel, involves disputed claims about drone trespassing and property damage, highlighting the complex intersection of privacy rights and drone operations in…
Department of Homeland Security
House Homeland Security Chair Pushes Counter-Drone Bill Amid Party Division
The Chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, Rep. Mark Green (R-Texas), is making a renewed push for legislation that would enable state and local authorities to “take down” unidentified drones, though the initiative faces resistance even within Republican ranks. The proposed Counter-UAS Authority Security, Safety, and Reauthorization Act has emerged as a contentious piece…
Department of Defense
Nevada Law SB11 Restricts Public Agency Drone Use, Bans DJI
Nevada Senate Bill 11 (SB11), which took effect January 1, 2025, has introduced significant restrictions on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) use by public agencies and law enforcement in Nevada. New Restrictions on Drone Sources The law requires Nevada’s Department of Public Safety (DPS) to create and maintain lists of prohibited countries, businesses, and entities from…
Technology
Pioneer in Firefighting Drone Technology, Zhang Daibing, Dies at 47
Zhang Daibing, a leading figure in China’s drone industry and founder of innovative firefighting drone company Yunzhihang Technology, has died at age 47. His passing was confirmed through an official obituary released Friday, though no cause of death was specified, reports the South China Morning Post. A distinguished researcher turned entrepreneur, Zhang made significant contributions…
DJI
DJI Matrice 4T: First Look and Flight Test
All right, so today I'm up in Ottawa, Canada for one reason, and that's to check out DJI's newest Enterprise drone, the Matrice 4T. Notice we have
Ukraine
Latvia Accelerates Combat Drone Support for Ukraine with New 1,000-Unit Initiative
Latvia’s defense industry is ramping up its drone support for Ukraine, with Defense Minister Andris Spruds announcing on December 28, 2024, that over 1,000 combat drones are being prepared for immediate transfer to Kyiv. This latest commitment is part of a broader international drone coalition that has secured 1.8 billion euros in funding through the…
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